Professor Longhair
Fess: The Professor Longhair Anthology
2CD (rhino)
Comprehensive compilation that cover his whole career, from 1950 to 1980. This pianist, true pioneer of New Orleans R&B, was essential in setting the foundations for the distinctive sound of that city, being a huge influence on several generations. Here are also musicians like Dr. John, Earl King, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Roy Montrell, Alvin "Red" Tyler, Art Neville, Allen Toussaint, Earl Palmer, etc... Forty tracks, released on the labels Mercury, Atlantic, Ebb, Alligator, Rounder and others. Great inner booklet with extensive liner notes, recording credits and lots of pictures.
Completísima recopilación que abarca toda su carrera, desde 1950 hasta su muerte en 1980. Este pianista, pionero del R&B de Nueva Orleans, fue decisivo en el origen del sonido característico de esta ciudad, influyendo a varias generaciones posteriores. Con músicos como Dr. John, Earl King, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Roy Montrell, Alvin "Red" Tyler, Art Neville, Allen Toussaint, Earl Palmer, etc... Cuarenta temas publicados en sellos como Mercury, Atlantic, Ebb, Alligator, Rounder y otros. Libreto interior con extensas notas, créditos, fotos, etc...
